Arcade (781 programs)

Pros: Intuitive click-and-drag combat system. Balanced mix of roguelike and bullet hell gameplay. Unlockable spells, potions, and outfits. Appealing cartoony pixel art design.

Cons: Strict permadeath system can be punishing.

Pros: Four popular 80s arcade games. Support for Cyber Stick intelligent controllers. Modern gaming features and options.

Cons: Unintuitive UI. Stubbornly launches in windowed mode.

Pros: Mix of racing, skateboarding, parkour, and platformer elements. Creative track layouts inspired by household objects. Competitive leaderboards for replay value. Simple controls with depth for skill improvement.

Cons: Limited levels and features due to demo scope.

Pros: Sci-fi with supernatural elements. Three unique mechas to pick from. Various weapons, gear, and artifacts to combine. Robust crafting system.

Cons: Still in Early Access.

Pros: 200+ songs with regular updates. Excellent keyboard, gamepad, and Steam Deck support. Multiple difficulty modes and step layouts. Faithful arcade feel with modern accessibility.

Cons: Early difficulty can feel steep for newcomers. Lacks foot controller support for arcade purists. Some UI elements may feel busy or outdated.

Pros: Simple yet fun gameplay. Lots of upgrades to unlock. Various pickaxes to craft.

Cons: Short gameplay.

Pros: Free to play. Cozy experience. Simple and accessible gameplay.

Cons: Lack of progression or end goal.

Pros: Fast-paced 10-minute matches. Unique characters with tactical abilities. Free demo available.

Cons: Gameplay can become repetitive.

Pros: Relaxing, low-pressure gameplay. Charming pixel art and environments. Lightweight and controller-friendly. Satisfying upgrade loop.

Cons: Very short playtime. Lacks soundtrack variety.

Pros: Customizable paper aircraft. Free demo with three missions.

Cons: Repetitive gameplay.

Pros: Nice visuals. Interesting premise.

Cons: Will cause pain and discomfort for most.

Pros: Quirky yet fun gameplay. Multiple unique mini-games to experience. Endless Mode.

Cons: Short playthrough.

Pros: Simple yet fun. Various apple types to collect. Multiple rarity tiers to unlock.

Cons: Gets repetitive after a while. Extremely low RNG rates for rare apples.

Pros: Unique bullet-blocking gameplay. Visually engaging pixel art style. Unlockable powers and companions. Smooth point-and-click controls.

Cons: Sudden difficulty spikes in later levels.

Pros: Strong use of stealth and sound-based survival mechanics. Nonlinear story progression. Procedurally generated design. Optional collectibles.

Cons: Limited gameplay depth may affect long-term engagement.